Kicking Horse Canyon Project – Phase 4 – Project Overview

Phase 4 of the Kicking Horse Canyon Project lies between the previously-completed Phase 3 West (Golden Hill to West Portal) and Phase 1 (Yoho Bridge) sections. Completed in 2024, the project has:

• Upgraded approximately 4.8 kilometres of highway through the most challenging section of the canyon to improve safety
• Realigned 13 curves and widen the highway to four lanes with median barrier and wider shoulders to accommodate cyclists
• Mitigated rock fall and avalanche hazards with bridges, rock catchment ditches and other measures
• Added wildlife exclusion fencing and wildlife passage opportunities to reduce vehicle-animal collisions

The Phase 4 “Canyon” section was the last and most difficult part of the entire Kicking Horse Canyon Project. The improvements were built with a view to safety, cost-effectiveness and as little disruption as possible to highway users and the community.

More than $600 million was invested in the project, with the Government of Canada contributing $215.19 million and the B.C. government providing the remaining $385.58 million.